PoE 2 Bear Druid Leveling Build Overview

Bear Druid gameplay revolves around a slower, deliberate melee style that rewards positioning and timing. Much like Slam-based Warrior builds, Bear Druids trade mobility for toughness and Path of Exile 2 Currency explosive AoE damage. This leveling setup is designed to feel powerful early while scaling naturally as you progress through the campaign.

The core concept is simple:

Generate Rage using basic Bear skills

Spend Rage on high-impact Slam abilities

Ignite and detonate enemies with Fire-based effects

Once online, the build clears packs effortlessly and remains extremely durable against bosses.

Skill Gems for Bear Druid Leveling

Below is a reliable skill setup for leveling through Acts efficiently.

Core Skills and Supports

Maul

Rapid Attacks

Rage

Furious Slam

Rapid Attacks

Fist of War

Volcano

Ignite

Magnified Area

Fury of the Mountain

Ignite

Rapid Attacks

Ferocious Roar

Infernal Cry

Rampage

Walking Calamity

Prolonged Duration

Hourglass

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